New Volkswagen Scirocco Features Advanced Engines +VIDEO

2015 Volkswagen
Scirocco

MILTON KEYNES, England - July 29, 2014: Prices for the revised Volkswagen Scirocco, which opens for orders on 8
July ahead of first deliveries in October, start at £20,455* (RRP OTR) for
the 1.4-litre TSI 125 PS manual and rise to £33,795** for the 2.0-litre TSI
280 PS Scirocco R. The new Scirocco, which made its public debut at the
Geneva Motor Show in March, 40 years after the original, comes with a new
range of advanced engines that offer up to 280 PS yet also promise fuel
efficiency improvements of up to 19 per cent. *$27,481
**$45,403

2015 Volkswagen
Scirocco

Externally, the Scirocco’s shape has been refined and modernised
with new headlights and tail lights, as well as revised bumper styling. The
revised front bumper features aerodynamic ‘blades’ in the outer
section, like those on the latest-generation Golf GTI, with integrated
indicator lights, daytime running lights and fog lights. On models with
(optional) bi-xenon headlights, the daytime running lights are LEDs within
the main headlights.

All Sciroccos now have LED tail lights, while the bumper has been
reshaped to appear lower and more purposeful. As on a Golf, the Volkswagen
logo badge now has an additional purpose: functioning as the tailgate
release handle.

The range-topping Scirocco R has a distinct look, with bespoke bumpers
and 19-inch ‘Cadiz’ alloy wheels. The rest of the range also
benefits from new alloy wheel designs.

Under the bonnet (which as before features the Volkswagen roundel) are
six new turbocharged direct-injection petrol and diesel engines, all of
which meet EU6 emissions standards and return between 67.3 and 35.3 mpg.
All models in the range except the R now feature BlueMotion Technology
modifications, meaning they come as standard with Stop/Start and also brake
energy recuperation systems.

The petrol range consists of a 1.4-litre petrol with 125 PS (was 122),
and a new 2.0-litre 180 PS unit which replaces the previous 1.4-litre 160
PS unit. Despite an increase in capacity and power, it is more economical
than the unit it replaces. The previous 2.0-litre TSI 210 PS has been
replaced with a 220 PS unit that is also 19 per cent more fuel efficient.
The new Scirocco R uses a 2.0-litre unit producing 280 PS: 15 PS more than
before.

Two diesel engines are both 2.0-litre units, with either 150 PS or 184
PS, and up to 68.9 mpg. The 1.4-litre TSI comes only with a six-speed
manual gearbox, while all other engines come with a standard six-speed
manual gearbox with the option of a six-speed DSG gearbox.

Inside, the dashboard has been updated, with new-look dials and an
auxiliary instrument cluster above the centre console, consisting of
chronometer, charge pressure and oil temperature gauges – a tribute
to the 1974 model.